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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.40, 8,886.75 and 2,028.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.40, 8,886.75 and 2,028.78 is: 3,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.40 : 8,886.75 = 2,028.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.40/8,886.75 = 2,028.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.40x = 8,886.75 × 2,028.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.40x = 18,029,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,260.67/5,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.22

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